Frederick, MD vs Gardner, MA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

vs

Gardner

66.9

#1484 nationally

Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $56,974). Gardner leads in crime level (9.0 vs 11.1). Frederick leads in walk score (47 vs 39).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frederick, MD Gardner, MA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1470) 66.9 (#1484)
Population 85,793 20,974
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $465,790 $379,602
Median Household Income $89,981 $56,974
Average Commute 29.8 min 31.7 min
Walk Score 47 39
Crime Level 11.1 9.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 120 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.8 D+10.0
Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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Gardner, MA
D
66.9 Score

Gardner, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$379,602

Population

20,974

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

39

Northeast View Gardner, MA →

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